UFV events calendar

Swiftie Scholar academic conference — Dec 5

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Are you a Swiftie who loves diving deep into the cultural impact of Taylor Swift’s music, or perhaps a scholar interested in exploring the intersections of feminism, identity, and media studies through pop culture? We’ve got the perfect event for you, taking place Thursday, Dec 5 at Evered Hall on the UFV Abbotsford campus. We … Read more

Vigil for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women — Dec 6

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On December 6, 1989, 14 women lost their lives at École Polytechnique de Montreal because they were women studying engineering. This act of violent misogyny led Parliament to designate December 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. As we continue to remember these women 35 years later, this day … Read more

Scholarly Sharing Initiative: Spotlight on Psychology — Nov 20

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The Scholarly Sharing Initiative takes place Wednesday, Nov 20 from 4 to 5:30 pm on Zoom, showcasing research from faculty and students in the College of Arts. This event focuses on research from the Department of Psychology including: Dr. Sven van de Wetering providing insights from faculty and student presentations on political depolarization in the … Read more

Network Shutdown & Power Outage — Nov 30

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Campus Planning and the IT team is going to be shutting down the entire UFV network, which will impact all of UFV operations. What do I need to know? Significant IT outage and power outage are scheduled for Saturday, November 30, 2024. Where and when? Electricity will be shut down to Abbotsford Building B from … Read more

Powerline Technician Orientation — Nov 21

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Interested in being a powerline technician? Attend the online orientation/information session and subsequent interview process on Nov 21 from 7 to 8 pm. Women are strongly encouraged to consider a career as a powerline technician, and no prior line experience is necessary. Find more details about this orientation session here. The zoom link will be … Read more

Criminal Justice & Sexualized Violence Prevention Workshop — Dec 2

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Come learn more about sexualized violence prevention and how it interacts with the Criminal Justice system! On Dec 2 at 12 — 1:30 pm in room A203B, all students are welcome to join as we discuss consent, bias and power, learn about UFV’s resources, and discuss sexualized violence myths. Snacks provided by the Criminal Justice … Read more

Panel Discussion: What is the Economic Future of BC Post-Election? — Nov 20

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What lies ahead for BC’s economy following the October election? Join us for a panel discussion on Wednesday, Nov 20 at 4 — 6 pm about BC’s economic future in a post-election landscape. It takes place in room A226 on the Abbotsford campus. Panel members include the following UFV faculty: Dr. Michael Maschek — Associate … Read more

Provost Lunch and Learn “One Health, One Valley: Breaking boundaries and doing university differently at UFV — Jan 15

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The upcoming Provost Lunch and Learn brings an online discussion about ‘One Health, one valley: Breaking boundaries and doing university differently at the UFV.’ It takes place Wednesday, Jan 15 from noon to 1 pm via Zoom. The proposed One Health hub at UFV presents an opportunity to break down barriers between academic disciplines and … Read more

Angel Tree: Sponsor an Angel! — now through Dec 4

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Spread the joy this holiday season 🎄 Our Angel Tree program is dedicated to helping UFV students who have families to support while pursuing their education. By sponsoring an angel or angels, you can help make a real difference in someone’s holiday season. We welcome anyone from UFV and the surrounding community to participate, so … Read more

CityStudio Abbotsford HUBBUB #14 — Nov 21

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The CityStudio Abbotsford team invites everyone to attend the HUBBUB # 14 on Thursday, Nov 21, between 8:30 am and noon in Abbotsford City Hall. This HUBBUB is part of the Involve Abbotsford Symposium, a free one-day event focusing on learning about sustainability and how to integrate it into your work and organization. Symposium attendees … Read more

‘Become an Indigenizer’ course – express your interest

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Between February and May 2025, Xwexwílmexwawt is offering a 13-week ‘Become An Indigenizer’ course, open to staff and faculty at UFV. Taught by UFV Professor Emeritus Eric Davis and Indigenous Student Centre Director Betty Peters, this 13-week course is a unique opportunity for UFV staff and faculty to deepen their understanding of Indigenization, decolonization and … Read more